AI‑Driven Controller: Scale Finance & Impact

Afresh; United States; Remote; USD 199,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity

401k match

Home office stipend

Flexible PTO

Monthly stipends

Job summary

Afresh is seeking a Controller to lead our accounting function, reporting directly to the VP of Strategy & Finance. This player‑coach role will own the integrity of our books, build a small accounting team, and oversee close, financial reporting, audit readiness, and compliance.

You will actively use AI and automation to compress our close timeline, streamline AP/AR and expense workflows, and free the team to focus on analysis and controls.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA strongly preferred (MBA a plus).
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), financial reporting, audit, and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience owning or leading a full audit.
• A track record of using AI, automation, and modern accounting tools to drive efficiency — e.g., automating close tasks, reconciliations, AP/AR, or expense processes.
• Experience selecting, implementing, and managing accounting systems and integrations.
• Strong people leadership: you’ve built, coached, or mentored accountants and set a high bar.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate the numbers for non‑finance partners.
• A hands‑on, self‑directed operator who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and sweats the details.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and the team.
• Own a fast, reliable month‑end close — and make it faster with AI.
• Modernize AP, AR, and expense workflows.
• Deliver financial reporting and insight.
• Own revenue recognition and technical accounting.
• Lead audit readiness.
• Manage payroll, tax, treasury, and compliance.
• Partner across the business.

Skills

People leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

ERP systems

AI/Automation tools

Job description

Afresh is seeking a Controller to lead our accounting function, reporting directly to the VP of Strategy & Finance. This player‑coach role will own the integrity of our books, build a small accounting team, and oversee close, financial reporting, audit readiness, and compliance.

You will actively use AI and automation to compress our close timeline, streamline AP/AR and expense workflows, and free the team to focus on analysis and controls.